Equalization

noun

noun ·5 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The act of equalizing, or state of being equalized. countable, uncountable
  2. 2
    the act of making equal or uniform wordnet
  3. 3
    Maneuvers to balance the pressure in the middle ear with the outside pressure by letting air enter along the Eustachian tubes. countable, uncountable
  4. 4
    Repayment to an investor in a unit trust or OEIC of an increase in the unit price to cover the seller’s entitlement to income received from the underlying investments but not yet distributed to unit holders, repaid as part of the first distribution of income to that investor. countable, uncountable

Synonyms

All synonyms
accommodationadjustmentbalancingcompensationcoordinationequalisation

Example

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"California’s state Board of Equalization estimated the tampon tax repeal would have cost $20 million in 2016."

Etymology

From equalize + -ation.

Related phrases

equalization paymenteustachian tubemiddle ear

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